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How to get fromCarlsbad Poinsettia Station to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 42m
    $16–28
  2. Drive 56.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Irvinecar car 56.2 mi
    1h
    $11–15
  3. Line 101 bus, bus, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Island Way to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside to Irvinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Irvine Station-Dock 5 to Alton-Meadowbrookbus bus 86
    3h 48m
    $18–27
  4. Train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    3h 54m
    $14–21
  5. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Island Way to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Tustintrain train OC Line / ...
    2h 43m
    $12–18

Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Irvine by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Carlsbad Poinsettia Station, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oceanside to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 54 min. Metrolink Trains also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carlsbad Poinsettia Station to Alton-Meadowbrook via Carlsbad Bl & Island Way, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 3h 48m.

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